How do you say "good morning" in French?

Bonjour

Phrase Noun

In French, "good morning" is Bonjour.

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Pronunciation

Say bon-ZHOOR, with a nasal first sound and a soft French j sound in the middle.

Grammar notes

Bonjour is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

good morning

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How to remember Bonjour

Bonjour is already one of the most recognized French words in English, an easy freebie greeting.

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Questions about Bonjour

How do you pronounce Bonjour?

Say bon-ZHOOR, with a nasal first sound and a soft French j sound in the middle.

Is Bonjour formal or casual?

Bonjour is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Bonjour used in French?

Bonjour is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (good morning).

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